Wonders of Nature: Ustad Mansur at the Mughal Court

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Ustad Mansur is considered one of the greatest natural history painters of all time. His early career was spent working in the atelier of Mughal Emperor Akbar under the supervision of established masters. He was noticed by Prince Salim, later Emperor Jahangir with whom he was to work and travel extensively. It was for Jahangir’s albums that Mansur painted many of his animal, bird and flower studies that were a perfect blend of naturalism and aesthetic beauty.

This book presents a detailed study of his work in different genres, including some examples never before published. The author has spent several decades in pursuit of his subject, and has personally examined every possible work in museums, libraries and private collections.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Asok Kumar Das

Asok Kumar Das is currently Visiting Professor at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is former Director of the Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaipur and has also taught at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, as Satyajit Ray Chair. He has published extensively on different aspects of Mughal art and culture.

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Title
Wonders of Nature: Ustad Mansur at the Mughal Court
Author
Edition
1st.ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9788192110653
Length
176p., 150 Illustrations
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